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May 132 min read

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental health awareness month, and it aims to raise awareness of mental health and reduce social stigma against these issues. This...

Let's Talk Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

May 63 min read

Let's Talk Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

I wanted to dedicate the month of May’s blog post to acknowledging that it is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. This post mostly...

Jen Kress, PSYD

May 14 min read

Overcoming Birth Trauma

A good place to start is with empowerment. Whether you’re worried that you might have a traumatic birth or you’re trying to recover from...

Jen Kress, PSYD

Apr 225 min read

What Causes Birth Trauma?

Birth trauma is not a failure. It doesn’t happen because you’re weak or you didn’t prepare correctly. You are not being ungrateful or...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Apr 173 min read

What is Magnificent sex?

Our clinical book club, composed of sex therapists and couples therapists with a range of specialties, recently read the incredible book,...

Jen Kress, PSYD

Apr 155 min read

Is Birth Trauma a Real Thing?

Yep, sure is. Internationally, as many as 5.9% of birthing people later experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of...

Tina Nirk, PHD

Apr 154 min read

Overdue Support for Asian American's Mental Health

It is not surprising that Asian Americans underutilize mental health services. After all, we are seen as a model minority, excellent at...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Apr 103 min read

Main Takeaways from Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers - Part 1

Our clinical book club, composed of sex and couples therapists, recently read the incredible book, Magnificent Sex: Lessons from...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Apr 82 min read

Is My Relationship Salvageable?

Constant conflict in a romantic relationship can cause much stress and may bring doubt to the commitment system of a partnership....

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Apr 33 min read

How Couples Cope Differently with Stress: Navigating the Stress of the News Cycle

The News Cycle The modern world bombards us with information from around the globe. While staying informed is crucial, it can also be...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Apr 12 min read

How to Shop For the Right Couples Therapist

1. Consider what type of specialized training you want the therapist to have. Many therapists say they do “couples therapy” but have no...

Melissa Hallam

Mar 272 min read

Journaling Prompts for Therapy

Journaling can be a therapeutic way for people to get their thoughts on paper and begin examining their feelings and behaviors. If you’re...

Mindfulness - Some Tools and Tips for Mood/Anxiety Disorders and Emotional Regulation

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 254 min read

Mindfulness - Some Tools and Tips for Mood/Anxiety Disorders and Emotional Regulation

What is Mindfulness and Where Did It Come From? Mindfulness can be defined as a process of sustained attention and awareness toward...

In honor of Women’s history month - Celebrate Women’s History Month by Focusing on Your Mental Health

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 253 min read

In honor of Women’s history month - Celebrate Women’s History Month by Focusing on Your Mental Health

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” —Buddha We should celebrate the women in our...

Gottman Couples Therapy: What is the State of the Union Meeting and Why is it Important?

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 202 min read

Gottman Couples Therapy: What is the State of the Union Meeting and Why is it Important?

When couples come in for therapy, one of the most important tools I like to equip them with is the Gottman State of the Union meeting....

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 182 min read

The Healing Power of Nature

One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature...

Melissa Hallam

Mar 132 min read

How to Journal for Therapy

Keeping a journal can be therapeutic. It’s a great way to navigate your feelings and can be a cathartic experience. It seems that as...

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 112 min read

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nearly 1 in 5 women will be raped at some point in their lives in the United...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 62 min read

Treating Vaginismus with Therapy

Vaginismus is when vaginal muscles involuntarily spasm or contract during an attempted penetrative event. This can result in pain,...

Heidi A Sauder, PHD

Mar 42 min read

What is Racial Trauma?

Racial trauma, also sometimes referred to as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to mental and emotional stress that is a result...

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